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This week, Margaret finished the story of the tragic and powerful strike that shook Michigan and copper production, through the lens of the Joan of Arc of Calumet Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Finland https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/scandinavian/the-finns/ https://bestneighborhood.org/conservative-vs-liberal-map-michigan/ https://trailsendup.com/en/weather-in-the-upper-peninsula https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2014/spring/women-citizenship-repatration https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/cca/tamarack-co-operative-store/ Beyond Brothers & Bars: Disovering Women’s Roles in One Mining Community, Jean F. Ellis Annie Clemenc and the Great Keweenaw Copper Strike, Lyndon Comstock https://www.bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries/rate-and-number-of-fatal-work-injuries-in-selected-occupations.htm https://weneverforget.org/we-never-forget-strikers-alois-tijan-and-steve-putrich-shot-down-by-gunthugs-august-14-1913-at-seeberville-michigan/ https://libcom.org/article/sabotage-elizabeth-gurley-flynn https://www.facebook.com/KeweenawNHP/posts/the-tamarack-co-operative-association-store-on-oak-street-just-outside-of-red-ja/1762278843850820/ https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/western-federation-miners https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/miners-magazine/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_V._Debs#Sedition_conviction_and_appeal_to_U.S._Supreme_Court https://www.copperrange.org/strike.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushed methodology changes implemented mid-season by Nielsen have severely shaken the NFL's confidence in standard television ratings. NFL Chief Data Officer Paul Ballew explains how media fragmentation is forcing leagues and networks to demand radical transparency or switch to new transactional metrics. Key Highlights

By 2031, public schools could lose another 3.4 million students to falling birth rates and rising homeschool numbers. Kevin and Danny make the case that this isn't just a trend; it's a values shift. They tackle the topics of trusting God with family size, wrestling with anger and control as a parent, and why every inconvenient child is a gift.

By 2031, public schools could lose another 3.4 million students to falling birth rates and rising homeschool numbers. Kevin and Danny make the case that this isn't just a trend; it's a values shift. They tackle the topics of trusting God with family size, wrestling with anger and control as a parent, and why every inconvenient child is a gift.

This week, Margaret continues the story of the tragic and powerful strike that shook Michigan and copper production, through the lens of the Joan of Arc of Calumet Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Finland https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/scandinavian/the-finns/ https://bestneighborhood.org/conservative-vs-liberal-map-michigan/ https://trailsendup.com/en/weather-in-the-upper-peninsula https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2014/spring/women-citizenship-repatration https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/cca/tamarack-co-operative-store/ Beyond Brothers & Bars: Disovering Women’s Roles in One Mining Community, Jean F. Ellis Annie Clemenc and the Great Keweenaw Copper Strike, Lyndon Comstock https://www.bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries/rate-and-number-of-fatal-work-injuries-in-selected-occupations.htm https://weneverforget.org/we-never-forget-strikers-alois-tijan-and-steve-putrich-shot-down-by-gunthugs-august-14-1913-at-seeberville-michigan/ https://libcom.org/article/sabotage-elizabeth-gurley-flynn https://www.facebook.com/KeweenawNHP/posts/the-tamarack-co-operative-association-store-on-oak-street-just-outside-of-red-ja/1762278843850820/ https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/western-federation-miners https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/miners-magazine/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_V._Debs#Sedition_conviction_and_appeal_to_U.S._Supreme_Court https://www.copperrange.org/strike.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Marcus reports American universities are suffering from declining public trust, soaring tuition costs, and a looming demographic drop in enrollment tracing back to the 2008 recession. Schools that became financially dependent on high-paying international students face severe budget cuts and program closures as foreign enrollment drops. This financial squeeze has forced a shift, prompting the rapid rise of three-year "applied bachelor's degrees" designed to save students time and money. Additionally, domestic universities face a STEM crisis fueled by weak K-12 math performance, leaving advanced research programs vulnerable as China's PhD output rapidly outpaces the United States. (8)

Andy Constan is back on First Principles to explain why record stock prices, rising long-term Treasury yields and sticky inflation can all coexist, and why the next major market risk may come from the financing behind the AI CapEx boom rather than the eventual return on that investment. We discuss Kevin Warsh and Fed balance sheet policy, Treasury issuance and the quarterly refunding announcement, corporate bond and equity supply, Nvidia's $500 billion financing structure, and Andy's "not enough pie" framework for comparing AI earnings expectations with GDP and productivity growth.Follow First Principles on Spotify⁠⁠Follow First Principles of Apple PodcastsTopics coveredWhy rising long-term interest rates can be consistent with strong economic growth and record stock pricesWhy Andy does not see higher government interest costs creating an imminent U.S. debt crisisThe "script to kill inflation" and why reducing the wealth effect may require lower stock, bond and asset pricesHow the Fed, Treasury and other policymakers have suppressed long-term interest rates and risk premiumsWhy Kevin Warsh's comments about the Fed balance sheet and letting the bond market "do the work" could signal a policy shiftHow Treasury bill issuance, coupon issuance and the quarterly refunding announcement can affect stocks, bonds and financial conditionsWhy the AI CapEx boom is shifting from cash flow funding toward massive corporate debt and equity issuanceAndy's "hamburger thesis" and why the ability to finance AI infrastructure may matter before anyone knows the ultimate AI ROIWhy capital markets can suddenly close after issuance booms and what that could mean for the AI investment cycleHow Nvidia's $500 billion financing structure expands the pool of capital available to data center projectsThe "not enough pie" problem: why projected corporate earnings may require extraordinary GDP growth, productivity gains or a larger corporate share of the economyWhat Andy watches in new stock and bond deals for signs that investors are becoming unwilling to absorb more supplyTimestamps00:00:08 Why stocks, long-term yields and inflation can all rise together00:07:18 The "script to kill inflation" and why short-term rates may not be enough00:12:48 How policymakers have suppressed long-term interest rates00:16:53 The Warsh "drumbeat" and a possible shift in Fed balance sheet policy00:21:56 Why markets may be underestimating Warsh's willingness to fight inflation00:26:27 Treasury bills versus coupons and the limits of current financing policy00:31:33 The "hamburger thesis" behind the massive AI CapEx funding shift00:38:41 Why AI financing may matter more than AI ROI in the short run00:42:55 Breaking down Nvidia's $500 billion data center financing structure00:47:51 The "not enough pie" problem for AI earnings and economic growth00:52:03 Demographics, productivity and the limits on future GDP growth00:56:14 What issuance prices reveal about capital market stressLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

Margaret tells you the story of the tragic and powerful strike that shook Michigan and copper production, through the lens of the Joan of Arc of Calumet Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Finland https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/scandinavian/the-finns/ https://bestneighborhood.org/conservative-vs-liberal-map-michigan/ https://trailsendup.com/en/weather-in-the-upper-peninsula https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2014/spring/women-citizenship-repatration https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/cca/tamarack-co-operative-store/ Beyond Brothers & Bars: Disovering Women’s Roles in One Mining Community, Jean F. Ellis Annie Clemenc and the Great Keweenaw Copper Strike, Lyndon Comstock https://www.bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries/rate-and-number-of-fatal-work-injuries-in-selected-occupations.htm https://weneverforget.org/we-never-forget-strikers-alois-tijan-and-steve-putrich-shot-down-by-gunthugs-august-14-1913-at-seeberville-michigan/ https://libcom.org/article/sabotage-elizabeth-gurley-flynn https://www.facebook.com/KeweenawNHP/posts/the-tamarack-co-operative-association-store-on-oak-street-just-outside-of-red-ja/1762278843850820/ https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/western-federation-miners https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/miners-magazine/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_V._Debs#Sedition_conviction_and_appeal_to_U.S._Supreme_Court https://www.copperrange.org/strike.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the long-term impact of demographic shifts and declining birth rates on the global economy and real estate investments. While acknowledging these challenges, he reassures investors that significant market consequences likely will not manifest until the late 2040s. He also criticizes current immigration policies, suggesting that the nation should focus on attracting highly educated professionals rather than depleting resources from developing countries. To assist his audience in navigating these financial complexities, he heavily promotes his AI-driven tools and investment platforms which are trained on his extensive historical content. These resources, including a specialized AI avatar and property tracking software, are presented as superior ways for users to access real estate strategies and market analysis. Ultimately, the segment transitions into a deeper conversation regarding the potential for civilizational collapse and its specific implications for future property owners. Today Jason explore the catastrophic economic and social consequences of global demographic decline, specifically focusing on plunging fertility rates in South Korea, China, and the United States. Guest Malcolm Collins argues that modern capitalism and urban monoculture discourage child-rearing, threatening an economic system that relies entirely on constant population growth to sustain asset values and debt. The discussion highlights how broken dating markets and a lack of foresight among elites are leading toward a "mega collapse" of traditional investments like real estate and stocks by the mid-21st century. To navigate this future, Malcolm suggest that human capital and resilient cultural communities will become more valuable than physical or financial assets. They concludes by examining how artificial intelligence and intentional social technologies might either mitigate these trends or redefine the concept of civilizational success. https://JasonHartman.com/Ai https://propertytracker.com/ https://empoweredinvestor.com/wednesday   Key Takeaways: 0:00 We've got till the 2040s 3:48 Immigration debate 4:47 JasonHartman.com/Ai 8:39 Malcolm Collins interview      _______________________________________________________________   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Stephen Grootes speaks to Graeme Codrington, lead researcher at the TomorrowToday Futures Institute, about why China’s rapidly ageing population and declining birth rate could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, workforce, and future demographic trends. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells you the story of the tragic and powerful strike that shook Michigan and copper production, through the lens of the Joan of Arc of Calumet Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Finland https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/scandinavian/the-finns/ https://bestneighborhood.org/conservative-vs-liberal-map-michigan/ https://trailsendup.com/en/weather-in-the-upper-peninsula https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2014/spring/women-citizenship-repatration https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/cca/tamarack-co-operative-store/ Beyond Brothers & Bars: Disovering Women’s Roles in One Mining Community, Jean F. Ellis Annie Clemenc and the Great Keweenaw Copper Strike, Lyndon Comstock https://www.bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries/rate-and-number-of-fatal-work-injuries-in-selected-occupations.htm https://weneverforget.org/we-never-forget-strikers-alois-tijan-and-steve-putrich-shot-down-by-gunthugs-august-14-1913-at-seeberville-michigan/ https://libcom.org/article/sabotage-elizabeth-gurley-flynn https://www.facebook.com/KeweenawNHP/posts/the-tamarack-co-operative-association-store-on-oak-street-just-outside-of-red-ja/1762278843850820/ https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/western-federation-miners https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/miners-magazine/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_V._Debs#Sedition_conviction_and_appeal_to_U.S._Supreme_Court https://www.copperrange.org/strike.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Arison is the CEO of Grindr. In this conversation, we break down how AI has transformed Grindr's engineering team and product roadmap, the real "gay discount" baked into the stock price, and Grindr's fast-growing push into health. We also discuss the app's outsized role in gay relationships and safety risks abroad, and why efficiency — not headcount — is driving the company's next stage of growth.======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ======================Figure's $160k Community Appreciation (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/T&Cs (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/disclosures/) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at http://figure.com/disclosures/======================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp======================0:00 - Intro1:27 - How AI is transforming Grindr's business & product5:13 - Life inside an AI-run engineering team12:04 - Using AI as a CEO 19:57 - The "gay discount" in Grindr's stock price25:27 - Grindr's growing health business31:01 - Grindr's global impact & safety risks abroad36:10 - Demographics of Grindr's user base39:34 - Marriage, kids, & Grindr's family policy push43:24 - Why Grindr's best days are still ahead47:47 - Cutting headcount & running a lean company51:34 - Where to find George & Grindr

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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Find Col. Douglas MacGregor at www.macgregorwarrior.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@macgregorwarriordiplomacy  and https://nationalconversation.org/ No Existential Threat from China/Russia—America's Real Crisis Is Internal In a wide-ranging discussion, Col. Douglas MacGregor argues there are no existential military threats to the United States from China or Russia, contending the most serious dangers come from instability and organized crime in Mexico and the Caribbean Basin, weakened social cohesion, mass migration, and loss of American identity. He criticizes U.S. and NATO leadership over Ukraine, predicts Russia will ultimately defeat Ukraine, and calls Ukraine a "zombie state," while disputing portrayals of Putin as Hitler. MacGregor says defending U.S. borders and reducing overseas "forward presence" are essential in an age of precision missiles, and warns financial manipulation is postponing an inevitable economic reckoning driven by massive public and private debt. He claims the U.S. government is acting against Americans' interests, describes "Israel first" influence in Washington, and expects renewed action against Iran that could exhaust remaining U.S. capacity, while forecasting major geopolitical realignments in the Middle East. 00:00 Biggest Threats Today 01:40 No Military Existential Threat 04:17 Ukraine War Reality Check 05:34 Putin Hitler Narrative 06:14 Son Visits Russia 08:22 Why Russia Moves Slowly 11:30 Ukraine as Zombie State 12:49 Border Security Focus 15:15 End Expeditionary Warfare 17:33 Demographics and Migration 18:19 Army on the Border 20:30 American Identity Erosion 23:08 Immigration and Prosperity 24:46 Europe Identity Rebound 30:35 Assimilation or Collapse 31:55 Scarcity and Education 40:29 Government Not Ours 41:12 Israel First Policies 45:19 Rural Urban Civil Strife 48:20 Hybrid American Identity 49:20 Executive Power Creep 50:01 Historic Strongmen Examples 52:48 Trump and Donor Control 55:04 Corruption and Cromwell Fix 56:12 Midterms and ICE Backlash 58:10 Scarcity and Revolution Risks 01:00:52 Institutional Decay and Youth 01:05:31 Debt Reckoning and Vacuum 01:10:40 Iran War Paths and Alliances 01:17:02 Gaza as Regional Catalyst 01:18:02 Where to Follow MacGregor 01:19:08 Military Reform and Four Stars 01:24:57 National Conversation Closing

The Experience Strategy Podcast | theexperiencestrategist.substack.com It's a book launch episode. Human Context: How Intelligent Companies Build Customers — Dave Norton's new book — released yesterday on Amazon. Joe and Aransas have read the galley. This episode covers the why now, the four frameworks at the book's core, and how companies are meant to actually use it. What's in This Episode Why Dave felt compelled to write this now. It goes back to 2015 and Digital Context 2.0, his first book, in which he argued that context would be the organizing logic that brought channels, tools, and technologies together in service of the human. It didn't quite unfold that way — companies didn't want to share data, API ecosystems were slow to develop, and the consumer-enabling vision got stuck. Then generative AI arrived and changed everything. Context is now the literal engine that makes LLMs work. But there's a problem: every AI company in the world is thinking about context as their asset — something to extract from consumers and use against them to sell more. Dave wrote Human Context to plant a stake in the ground against that direction. The book argues that context belongs to the individual, and intelligent companies will build around enabling people rather than extracting from them. The two definitions of context — and why they matter. Joe sharpens the distinction that runs through the whole book: AI companies think of context as the model's context — the information fed into the system to make it work. What the book argues is that companies need to think about the customer's context — the situations, mindsets, and life circumstances of the individual they're serving. These are not the same thing, and confusing them is how companies end up building technology that serves the platform instead of the person. The four frameworks. The book is organized around four interconnected frameworks: Stupid/Dumb/Smart/Genius — co-developed with Joe Pine in 2016 and referenced in Dave's 2023 HBR article, this framework helps companies understand when and why to use intelligence. Dumb means no context is being collected — not a pejorative, just a description of the state. Smart means iterative sense-and-respond. Genius is what generative AI has now made genuinely possible — anticipatory, deeply contextual support. Stupid is when intelligence is turned adversarially against the consumer: wasting their time, getting in the way, or pursuing nefarious motives. Situational Markets — the move away from demographic targeting toward situations. What people have in common is not age or income bracket — it's that they find themselves in common situations. Companies that learn to identify, size, and design for situations are already operating at a different level of contextual sophistication. Demographics, as Joe puts it memorably, tell you nothing — a point he illustrates with the famous example of two people born the same day in the same town, one of whom became King Charles and the other Ozzy Osbourne. Modes — the mindset and behavioral state a person is in at a given moment. Combined with situation, modes give a company a genuinely rich picture of what the individual needs right now. Dave has been developing this framework for twelve years. Time Value — the measurement framework. How do you evaluate a dumb experience using time value? A smart one? A genius one? The book distinguishes between time saved, time well spent, and time well invested — giving companies a way to think about what their interactions are actually delivering. Demographics and personas: a gentle funeral. Joe makes the case cleanly. Demographics are shifts in bell curves — everyone is somewhere on every curve, and they tell you nothing about what any individual values or needs. Personas were a useful intervention when product designers needed reminding that real humans would use their products. But reducing a person to a persona is an injustice to both the individual and to the company's own capability. The frameworks in Human Context are designed to replace both. How the book is meant to be used. Dave is unapologetic: the book introduces the concepts, but the real work happens in the workbooks. Ten industry-specific workbooks accompany the book — covering how to size situational markets in your category, how to map modes, how to apply the frameworks to your actual business model. There's also a case study. The core ask of the reader: spend real time asking what it would actually take to move away from demographic thinking and start sizing situations instead. How Dave wrote it — and why provenance matters. Every chapter started as Dave's own writing, in some cases material he'd been developing for over a decade. AI was used to synthesize, consolidate, and accelerate — combining multiple drafts, simplifying, and then editing back to his voice. He's transparent about this in the book itself, with a dedicated provenance section. His position: books built with AI assistance should always include provenance notes explaining the origins of the content. All the ideas are his. The tools helped him get them out faster than he could have alone. An audiobook is coming. Dave briefly considered recording it himself, heard the professionals on ACX, and wisely hired a narrator. Joe recorded the opening and closing of The Transformation Economy himself and let the professionals handle the rest. Aransas, for her part, heavily negotiated to narrate her own book, Courage Capital — forthcoming from Hachette in 2027. Key Quotes "We almost forgot that humans are intelligent too. We're actually the source of all the context that's being fed into the technology." — Dave Norton "AI companies think of context as the model's context. What we need to think about is the customer's context — the individual's context." — Joe Pine "Demographics tell you nothing about an individual person and how you might provide them with value. Prince Charles and Ozzy Osbourne — same day, same town." — Joe Pine "Calling a person a persona is an injustice. We are not personas. We are human beings with agency, and every human being is unique." — Joe Pine "The system has to be redesigned to support your needs and to empower you to do what you care about in the way that fits your life and values." — Aransas Savas "Books that are generated using AI should always have a section on provenance." — Dave Norton "The fact that you came up with these ideas years ago does not take away one iota from how valuable they are today." — Joe Pine Get the Book Human Context: How Intelligent Companies Build Customers by Dave Norton is available now on Amazon (Kindle and print). Early sales and reviews on Amazon make a real difference — if the book is useful to you, take 30 seconds to leave a review. The ten industry workbooks are available alongside the book at www.stonemantel.co Connect with Dave on Substack at theexperiencestrategist.substack.com. The Experience Strategy Podcast is hosted by Dave Norton and Aransas Savas — subscribe, reply to any episode email, and let them know what you're working on.

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Omer Awan, physician and senior public health contributor for Forbes, explains the new mRNA-based flu vaccine, what makes this approach different and what the changes to childhood vaccine policy could mean for families and public health. Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, demographer, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau and author of 8 Billion and Counting, examines the changing demographic picture in the U.S. and Europe, including falling birth rates, aging populations, migration and what these trends could mean for the future. Plus, Donna Gibson, Executive Director of Friends of Flight 93, looks ahead to the 25th observance of September 11, 2001, and the ongoing work to honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93 at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Elevate Care podcast, host Enderson Miranda sits down with Brian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer at ECU Health and chairman of the board for the North Carolina Health Care Association, to unpack a framework Brian calls the "six dimensions of rurality." Drawing on more than 30 years of healthcare leadership, coupled with the unique understanding of a clinician that practiced within the rural healthcare setting, Brian explains why treating rural healthcare as simply a geography problem misses the point, and why density, distance, demographics, disease burden, determinants, and disparity together create structural barriers that urban-focused policy often fails to address. Brian also shares how ECU Health builds a sustainable workforce from within its own communities, using point-based admissions systems with local universities to keep talent close to home, and how the organization has partnered with AMN Healthcare to achieve conversion rates for international nurses well above the national average. The conversation closes with a candid look at the role technology can play in closing access gaps, and the advocacy work that healthcare leaders must take to ensure rural systems remain viable for the communities that depend on them. This episode offers healthcare leaders a clear and structural lens for evaluating rural care delivery, along with concrete workforce and policy strategies that translate directly into retention, access, and financial sustainability. Key Takeaways Rural healthcare needs a structural definition, not just a geographic one. Brian's six dimensions of rurality (density, distance, demographics, disease burden, determinants, and disparity) reframe how leaders and policymakers should evaluate rural care delivery. Hospital closures are the tail end of a much longer decline. Physician loss, specialty care exits, and reduced preventative services happen long before a hospital closes its doors. Payment reform must remain a top policy priority. Wage index adjustments and reimbursement structures often pay rural systems less for treating the same disease burden as urban systems. Local workforce investment drives long-term retention. ECU Health adjusts university admissions criteria to prioritize students from the communities it serves, growing local enrollment by over 10 percent. Mission-driven culture fuels nurse retention, both nationally and internationally. ECU Health converts more than 90% of international nurse placements into permanent employees, a rate significantly above national average. Technology can close access gaps that bricks-and-mortar models cannot. Telehealth and AI free up clinician time for direct patient care and extend reach across low-density rural regions.   Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Brian Floyd and ECU Health 01:01 – Brian's Journey from Nursing to Health System Leadership 04:08 – Why Rural and Urban Healthcare Operate Under Different Realities 07:04 – The Six Dimensions of Rurality: Density, Distance, Demographics, Disease Burden, Social Determinants, and Payment Disparity 14:06 – How Technology and AI Can Close Rural Access Gaps 17:37 – Where Rural Healthcare Gaps Hit Hardest: Patients Versus Systems 20:52 – The Policy Gap: Why Payment Reform Matters Most 24:08 – Building a Sustainable Rural Workforce from Within 32:29 – Local Talent Meets Global Talent: Retaining International Nurses 36:42 – Advocacy Advice for Healthcare Leaders Meet Brian Floyd Brian Floyd is Chief Operating Officer at ECU Health, a health system with eight hospitals, including a 1,100-bed tertiary academic medical center, and roughly 250 clinics across eastern North Carolina. He also chairs the board of the North Carolina Health Care Association. Brian began his career as a nurse in cardiac surgery before moving into practice administration and executive roles, eventually leading ECU Health's academic medical center as CEO. With more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical operations, health system leadership, and health policy, Brian is a recognized voice on rural healthcare sustainability, workforce strategy, and payment reform. Learn more about ECU Health at ecuhealth.org. Sponsors: We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Learn how AMN Healthcare's workforce flexibility technology helps health systems cut costs and improve efficiency. Click here to explore the case study and discover smarter ways to manage your resources!Discover how WorkWise is redefining workforce management for healthcare. 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Air Date: 8/8/2026 Today we examine the mass deportation machine that's been intentionally designed to inflict suffering, from the conditions inside immigration jails to the reckless actions of ICE agents, and the systematic dismantling of accountability. All of this in service of a blatant demographic engineering program to forcibly Whiten the country. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: Lauren Bonds on ICE Murders Part 1 - CounterSpin - Air Date 7-17-26 KP 2: Trumps National Killer Police Force Part 1 - The Intercept Briefing - Air Date 7-24-26 KP 3: Uncovering Abuse Inside America's Largest ICE Detention Center Part 1 - Fresh Air - Air Date 7-14-26 KP 4: ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own. Part 1 - Reveal - Air Date 7-25-26 KP 5: ICE Deports Family To Their Deaths In Guatemala - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-29-26 KP 6: ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own. Part 2 - Reveal - Air Date 7-25-26 (00:58:33) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Mass Deportation and the Birth Rate Panic Are One Project My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:18:16) SECTION A: INEVITABLE BRUTALITY A1: What We Know About the Recent ICE Killings Part 1 - Radio Atlantic - Air Date 7-20-26 A2: ICE Kills Again Part 1 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-13-26 A3: What We Know About the Recent ICE Killings Part 2 - Radio Atlantic - Air Date 7-20-26 A4: ICE Kills Again Part 2 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-13-26 A5: Trump Endorses Non Citizen FBI Stops Investigating ICE Shootings Maine Dems Pick Platner's Sub - David Feldman Show - Air Date 7-19-26 A6: ICE Murders and the Maine Senate Scramble with David Dayen and David Weigel - Factually! with Adam Conover - Air Date 7-17-26 (02:15:18) SECTION B: DESIGNED TO BE UNBEARABLE B1: Killer ICE Agent's Ex-Wife Tells Us Everything We Need To Know - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-17-26 B2: Uncovering Abuse Inside America's Largest ICE Detention Center Part 2 - Fresh Air - Air Date 7-14-26 B3: Lauren Bonds on ICE Murders Part 2 - CounterSpin - Air Date 7-17-26 B4: Trumps National Killer Police Force Part 2 - The Intercept Briefing - Air Date 7-24-26 (02:51:33) SECTION C: THE WORLD WATCHES & THE PEOPLE FIGHT BACK C1: Claudia Sheinbaum Takes on the ICE Killing Machine Part 1 - Soberanía - Air Date 7-15-26 C2: Meet Beto Coral, Activist Targeted by ICE for Criticism of Trump-Backed Colombian President-Elect - Democracy Now! - Air Date 7-28-26 C3: Claudia Sheinbaum Takes on the ICE Killing Machine Part 2 - Soberanía - Air Date 7-15-26 C4: Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots Campaign - Democracy Now! - Air Date 7-30-26   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

8-7-26 Aging in Place - What to Consider More Americans want to age in place, but is staying in your home the best financial and lifestyle decision? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explore the real costs, benefits, and planning strategies behind one of retirement's biggest decisions. We discuss how neighborhoods, community connections, and changing retirement goals influence aging in place, while comparing the costs of home modifications with assisted living. We also examine emerging technologies—including AI companions, telehealth, smart-home monitoring, and wearable devices—that are reshaping independent living for older adults. Topics include long-term care planning, reverse mortgages and HECMs, Social Security and Medicare decisions, accommodating live-in caregivers, home safety upgrades, mental fitness, and why some older Boomers are choosing larger homes rather than downsizing. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping aging parents, this conversation offers practical financial insights for making informed decisions before a crisis forces your hand. 0:00 INTRO 0:19 - Aging Place Rationale & Evolution 2:30 - Neighborhoods & Community Spirit 5:29 - Progression of Goal Shifting 6:43 - Financial Guide - Aging in Place 10:52 - Eliminating Risks at Home 14:55 - Is Remaining at Home less Expensive than Assisted Living? 18:27 - Preparing for One vs Two Aging in Place: Future Technology 19:40 - The Demographics of AI Companions 20:15 - Surveillance Technology 22:36 -Children's Awareness of Long Term Care Coverage 23:27 - Home Bidets 25:11 - Understanding the trends & technology of Aging in Place 26:02 - Accommodating live-in caregivers 27:05 - Older Boomers Buying Bigger Homes trend 28:53 - After dinner dominos, cards, Mahjong, & Bingo 32:38 - Things to do for mental acuity - Elder Tech: Door Dash, Uber, Aura ring, etc. 35:44 - New Longevity Calculators & Telehealth 37:30 - Renovation vs Relocation 39:12 - Paying for the modifications - reverse mortgages & HECM's 41:04 - Smart decisions for SS & Medicare Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/H03YeyoVCkk ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "RIA E-Guide Library: Aging in Place" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- Watch our previous show, "The 60/40 Portfolio Is Not Dead" https://youtube.com/live/9KGokK9tGuA ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Medicare Planning: Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll," Thursday, August 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/Qjx33M2tS4i4 --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #RetirementPlanning #AgingInPlace #LongTermCare #PersonalFinance #Retirement

8-7-26 Aging in Place - What to Consider More Americans want to age in place, but is staying in your home the best financial and lifestyle decision? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explore the real costs, benefits, and planning strategies behind one of retirement's biggest decisions. We discuss how neighborhoods, community connections, and changing retirement goals influence aging in place, while comparing the costs of home modifications with assisted living. We also examine emerging technologies—including AI companions, telehealth, smart-home monitoring, and wearable devices—that are reshaping independent living for older adults. Topics include long-term care planning, reverse mortgages and HECMs, Social Security and Medicare decisions, accommodating live-in caregivers, home safety upgrades, mental fitness, and why some older Boomers are choosing larger homes rather than downsizing. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping aging parents, this conversation offers practical financial insights for making informed decisions before a crisis forces your hand. 0:00 INTRO 0:19 - Aging Place Rationale & Evolution 2:30 - Neighborhoods & Community Spirit 5:29 - Progression of Goal Shifting 6:43 - Financial Guide - Aging in Place 10:52 - Eliminating Risks at Home 14:55 - Is Remaining at Home less Expensive than Assisted Living? 18:27 - Preparing for One vs Two Aging in Place: Future Technology 19:40 - The Demographics of AI Companions 20:15 - Surveillance Technology 22:36 -Children's Awareness of Long Term Care Coverage 23:27 - Home Bidets 25:11 - Understanding the trends & technology of Aging in Place 26:02 - Accommodating live-in caregivers 27:05 - Older Boomers Buying Bigger Homes trend 28:53 - After dinner dominos, cards, Mahjong, & Bingo 32:38 - Things to do for mental acuity - Elder Tech: Door Dash, Uber, Aura ring, etc. 35:44 - New Longevity Calculators & Telehealth 37:30 - Renovation vs Relocation 39:12 - Paying for the modifications - reverse mortgages & HECM's 41:04 - Smart decisions for SS & Medicare Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/H03YeyoVCkk ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "RIA E-Guide Library: Aging in Place" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- Watch our previous show, "The 60/40 Portfolio Is Not Dead" https://youtube.com/live/9KGokK9tGuA ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Medicare Planning: Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll," Thursday, August 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/Qjx33M2tS4i4 --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #RetirementPlanning #AgingInPlace #LongTermCare #PersonalFinance #Retirement

Traditional media buying breaks down when attitudinal audience data gets lost between upstream research and downstream media activation. Bright Mountain's Andy Davidson and Deep Focus's Kyle Krueger unpack how synthetic personas, unified YouTube-to-CTV strategies, and responsible creator management keep ad campaigns aligned and effective. Key Highlights

Europe's politics is moving under our feet, and the labels are doing more heat than light. We sit down with sociologist and author Frank Furedi and political researcher Jacopo Custodi to sort through the surge of right-wing populism and the state of the far left across Europe, with Italy, Germany, Portugal, and the UK as key reference points. The question we keep coming back to is simple: are voters turning to populist parties because they want something dangerous, or because the political center stopped representing them?We push on the “is this fascism?” comparison and land in a more uncomfortable place. Even if today's movements are not a 1930s replay, polarization can still tear at a shared national community, especially when politics turns into identity combat and institutions feel captured by cultural elites. We debate whether multiculturalism and identity politics drove the backlash, or whether populist leaders deliberately raise the temperature to win. Along the way we talk about uncivility, cancel culture, free speech, and why antisemitism can spread faster when every disagreement becomes moral warfare.Then we follow the money and the credentials. One of the sharpest divides is education, not income, and a growing pool of highly educated people are stuck in precarious work with fewer paths into a stable middle-class life. We end by looking forward: AI, relentless optimization, Europe's risk aversion, and whether renewed welfare and economic security can steady democratic life without sliding back into mythic nostalgia.If you found this conversation useful, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What do you think is the real engine of Europe's radicalization: culture, economics, or something else?Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, Associate Director for the Center for Demographics and Policy, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalism #centerfordemographicspolicy #chapmanuniversityLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results ov...

SEASON: 7 EPISODE: 2 Episode Overview:Welcome back to Becoming Preferred, the podcast for business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to level up their game and become preferred in the markets they serve.If you run a B2B company, there's a high probability you've hit a very specific growth ceiling: you built a fantastic business through relationships and word-of-mouth, but the moment you try to scale beyond referrals, your marketing completely stalls out. You keep tweaking your website, changing ad agencies, and wondering why it's not converting.'Our guest today says the problem isn't your marketing tactics; it's that you are performing the wrong show. Matt Wolfe is a brand strategist, Partner at Brand3, and one of the country's most experienced StoryBrand Certified Guides, having transformed the messaging of over two hundred and fifty organizations across thirty industries.But what makes him truly unique in this space is his background: before moving into full-time marketing, Matt spent twenty-five years on professional stages, including Broadway. He understands better than anyone alive why some scripts grip an audience and others cause them to walk out by intermission. Today, we are unpacking his 'Brand-First Rule,' how to scale a relationship-driven B2B beyond referrals, and how to make your marketing look less digital and significantly more human. Join me for my conversation with Matt Wolfe.Guest Bio: Matt Wolfe spent 25 years on professional stages, including Broadway, before pivoting to full-time marketing. That path looks like a detour until you hear him explain why a business's brand message works the same way a script does. Every word either earns an audience's attention or loses it, and most companies are performing the wrong show.Today, Matt is a Partner at Brand3 and one of the most experienced StoryBrand Certified Guides in the country, with work across 250+ organizations in more than 30 industries. He helps B2B leaders who've built businesses on strong word-of-mouth figure out why their marketing doesn't reflect that fact - and fix it at the source. Brand3's Scale Beyond Referrals program helps relationship-driven B2Bs tell a story that connects with their ideal clients. In a world that's growing more digital, his team makes marketing more human - and makes B2Bs the obvious choice to their ideal clients.Resource Links:Website: https://www.brand3.net/Website: https://www.mattwolfemarketing.com/Product Link: https://www.brand3.net/ways-to-engage/Insight Gold Timestamps:03:40 You have this fantastic phrase where you say that most B2B companies are performing the wrong show with their marketing05:05 That's really all that is at the end of the day, is the right story to the right people06:36 StoryBrand says make your audience the hero of the story07:53 I think StoryBrand has moved the needle on that conversation11:43 I'm going to make this bold statement, and then I'll qualify it: Demographics don't work13:47 At the end of the day, these sales only happen through carefully built trust and relationships17:02 We've been using the phrase: trust recession19:30 You have a strict brand first rule that says, "Stop marketing a message you haven't built yet"21:22 The game's going to be won or lost on that header and whether or not that says to somebody, "I'm telling your story"23:39 Good marketing is shining the spotlight back on the ideal client25:06 If you don't articulate the problem that they're facing, there just is no story26:57 We just have to keep asking the question, how will this digital thing that we're doing now lead to a human encounter?32:36 If you do this right, you're putting more humans in front of the right ideal client humans to have these great encounters36:03 We were like, "Why aren't we telling that story?"38:34 Matt Wolfe, the website is brand3.net38:41 Your personal website as well mattwolfemarketing.com38:58 You can also go to scalebeyondreferrals.com39:13 We have a podcast called The CEO's Heart for ServiceConnect Socially:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/MattWolfeMarketingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brand3marketing/The CEO's Heart for Service Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceos-heart-for-service-scaling-business-without/id1896298694Email: mwolfe@brand3.netSponsors: Rainmaker LeadGen Platform Demo: https://calendar.summit-learning.com/widget/booking/JKItVP7WErmCBjU2cCIxRainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/

Garr Russell is the Chief Fire Starter of Fireside RV Rental. Russell is an entrepreneur and business leader whose work is grounded in his walk of faith and his adherence to Christian values.    Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:10), RV Rental Space (4:00), One Camper at a Time (5:45), OPRV (7:00), Classes of RV's (12:00), Demographics of RV users (14:30), Importance of Data (20:00), Travel to the Promised Land (22:30), God and Garr in the Hot Tub (29:15), Scaling a Business (32:15), and Garr's Memo (36:00).  Learn more about joining the Fireside Franchise family @  Fireside RV Rental Grab a copy of Garr's "Wheel-Estate" book @ My Wheel-Estate Story This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Kink is often misunderstood, wrapped in myths, stereotypes, and cultural taboos that obscure what it's really about. In this episode, we unpack what kink is—and just as importantly, what it isn't. From broad definitions of BDSM and the idea that kink is simply "whatever is taboo for you," we explore why modern media often gets it wrong by focusing on shock value while overlooking the foundations of communication, consent, negotiation, safety, and aftercare. We'll also challenge common misconceptions that kink is abusive, anti-feminist, or only about pain. Theresa from Expansive Connection will help us break down the different elements of BDSM and explain how many forms of play overlap, emphasizing that the labels matter far less than the connection and experience they create. Whether you're simply curious or already exploring, understanding the diversity of kink opens the door to seeing it through a much more informed and compassionate lens. Most importantly, we'll discuss why so many couples and consensually non-monogamous relationships find value in exploring kink. Join us as we explore how embracing curiosity and authenticity can deepen intimacy, strengthen connection, and remind us that desire isn't something to fear—it's an opportunity to grow together. Below are resources that referenced during this podcast: - The Erotic Blueprints, Miss Jaiya: https://missjaiya.com/ - Midori:  www.planetmidori.com - NCSF (National Coalition for Sexual Freedom): https://ncsfreedom.org/ - NOW (National Organization for Women): https://now.org/ - Journal of Sexual Medicine 2008 study "Demographic and Psychosocial Features of Participants in BDSM":  https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00795.x - Journal of Homosexuality 2006 study "Understanding Sadomasochism: An Empirical Examination of Four Perspectives":  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J082v50n02_07

In this week’s episode, Jennifer holds recent controversial legislative developments in Massachusetts up for much needed scrutiny. Jennifer is a seasoned political strategist and commentator based in the Bay State, whose career has focused on engaging women in politics, dissecting policy decisions, and amplifying conservative viewpoints on governance and American civil liberties. Her perspective is informed by lived experience in Massachusetts politics, research in civil rights history, and firsthand recollections of pivotal national events. Jennifer takes a critical look at Massachusetts Senate Bill 2134, which would create the state's first permanent commission dedicated to the interests of American Muslims. She scrutinizes the bill's structure, the political motivations behind its creation, and argues it challenges the principle of separation of church and state. Jennifer reviews demographic data comparing Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim populations in the state and questions why similar commissions for larger religious groups have not been proposed. She invokes memories of September 11, 2001, highlights her concerns about what she describes as preferential treatment and radical ideologies, and urges listeners to hold elected officials accountable for policy decisions that could set national precedents. This episode raises pointed arguments about DEI policies, potential backlashes, and the broader direction of state and national politics. "I'm not sure why we are being taken over by radical ideology such as Islam, such as socialism, such as Marxism. These things are not okay." ~Jennifer Nassour Today on Political Contessa: Massachusetts Senate 2134 would establish a permanent state commission advising on issues related to American Muslims. The commission would be appointed by high-ranking state officials including the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Demographic comparisons were made between Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim populations in Massachusetts. Jennifer raises concerns about the separation of church and state. The episode references the impact of September 11, 2001, on Massachusetts residents. Questions are posed about why other religious groups have not received similar commissions. The bill’s advisory function extends to recommending appointees for government positions. Listeners are encouraged to scrutinize local legislators’ votes and push back on radical ideologies. Resources Mentioned: Massachusetts Senate Bill 2134 (An Act Promoting the Civil Rights and Inclusion of American Muslims in the Commonwealth) Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen years after last sharing a table together, four Stratfor alumni reunite for a wide-ranging conversation on the decade ahead. Jacob and Marko are joined by Peter Zeihan, and Matt Gertken to tackle three questions: How does the world end in the next 10 years? What core belief could each of us get wrong? And what's the least expected, most likely thing to happen next?The conversation ranges from deglobalization and collapsing oil supply chains to the demographic cliff facing the developed world, the odds of deflation versus inflation in the 2030s, and whether the global order ends up multipolar, bipolar, or unipolar. They also debate the odds of a US-China clash over Taiwan, and whether the nation-state can survive a coming showdown with the tech companies and billionaires who increasingly control critical infrastructure - including orbit.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Welcome and Setup(02:05) - Reunion at the Table(03:11) - Episode Premise and Format(04:22) - Zeihan on Deglobalization(06:42) - Energy Shock Fallout(08:52) - Demographics and Demand Crash(11:03) - Deflation vs Inflation Debate(16:25) - Drone Warfare Dark Turn(18:21) - Semiconductors Reality Check(27:27) - Marco Goes Nuclear(30:10) - Russia Collapse Scenarios(33:18) - Nukes Spread and Ukraine Endgame(35:31) - Supply Chain Shockwaves(36:34) - Putin Hell Bar Joke(37:18) - Europe Expansion Debate(39:26) - EU Becomes Military Union(40:37) - Post Putin Chaos Risks(43:08) - Russian Elite Succession(44:27) - Civil War Nuclear Fear(47:34) - China Fills The Vacuum(52:26) - Taiwan Timeline Scenario(53:59) - Drones Nukes And Invasion(56:43) - Deterrence And Flashpoints(01:03:34) - China Demographics Clash(01:05:15) - Depopulation Not Disaster(01:06:14) - Black Plague Lessons(01:07:11) - Automation Versus Depopulation(01:07:22) - Japan China Depopulation Debate(01:09:31) - End of Nation State(01:11:18) - Shocks and State Capacity(01:12:04) - Broken World of More(01:13:07) - Knowledge Networks Collapse(01:14:31) - Affluence Feudalism Demand(01:16:51) - Brittle AI Chip Supply(01:21:39) - Ingenuity Gap Reversal(01:23:34) - Rapid Fire Predictions(01:35:47) - State Versus Tech Showdown(01:40:24) - Wrap and Break--Referenced in the Show:https://zeihan.com/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

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Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc open episode 308 with a check on Steve's number one prediction for 2026 — uncertainty reigns supreme — and it's holding up. The flat 10% global tariff is gone, replaced by a 10–12.5% range on nearly all U.S. imports, with steeper rates for Canada and Brazil. The new forced-labor justification behind the increases strikes Steve and Michael as ridiculous and unlikely to survive a court challenge. The retail numbers look better than the tariff logic. June retail sales rose 5.7% year over year, led by sporting goods (a World Cup bump) and electronics. Grocery managed just 1%. Steve walks through why: dollars flat, units falling, prices 33% above pre-COVID levels, food bank use climbing on both sides of the border. Albertsons is the clearest case — sales nearly flat, guidance cut, stock down 20% in a day. Then, recorded live in the pop-up studio at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Ulta Beauty Chief Retail Officer Amiee Bayer-Thomas argues stores are queen. Thirty years into a career she calls a lattice rather than a ladder — seven roles at Ulta alone, including chief supply chain officer through 2020 — she now owns everything from site selection and store design to services, asset protection, eventing, and the omni guest journey. Stores, she says, are experiential hubs delivering "beautytainment" through 60,000 associates across 1,500 locations. The numbers: 47 million loyalty members, 95% of whom shopped in-store last year. A NielsenIQ study of Gen Alpha found the most AI-engaged shoppers still pick stores over apps, 57% versus 36%. Amiee's take on AI: it's an "and," not an "or." Technology can flag a replenishment; only an associate reads the confusion on a guest's face in the skincare aisle. Omni guests visit and spend three times more. She previews a Times Square flagship alongside outlet and small-format stores, plus an eventing calendar headed toward 140,000 events this year. In the news, Wayfair is expanding its store footprint. Shein is heading toward a Hong Kong listing at roughly half its 2022 valuation. Also on the radar: fuel costs rising again as back-to-school and holiday approach, and U.S. population growth of 0.25% turning retail into a fight over share. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Most of the data coming out of China isn't worth the paper it's printed on, but there are a handful of metrics that aren't based on estimates. Today, we'll be looking at marriage registrations and what the 6% decline from last year means. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4wKx3L6

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we uncover a highly lucrative, yet often overlooked, asset class: medical office properties. While investors crowd into saturated markets like boutique hotels and Airbnbs, medical real estate offers untapped potential for steady, passive income.We break down the five specific reasons why medical office buildings are the strongest necessity-based assets in any portfolio. From recession-resistant demand to triple-net lease structures that eliminate traditional landlord headaches, this episode explores exactly why healthcare properties outshine traditional real estate.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe strategic shift from saturated Airbnb markets to niche medical real estate.How sale-leaseback opportunities arise when hospital systems choose to go asset-light.Why the high cost of medical practice buildouts creates incredibly sticky, long-term tenants.The recession-proof nature of necessity-based healthcare versus discretionary consumer spending.Demographic advantages of an aging population creating guaranteed future healthcare demand.The benefits of triple net leases where tenants cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance.Why specialized procedural clinics remain completely insulated from telehealth disruption.KEY TAKEAWAYSMedical providers prioritize patient retention and location, meaning they rarely relocate after investing heavily in specialized plumbing and electrical buildouts.Discretionary income disappears during economic downturns, but necessity-based medical treatments remain fully funded by consumers regardless of the economy.Healthcare utilization climbs steeply with age, creating a mathematical certainty of high demand as older demographics transition into their highest utilization decades.Triple net lease structures allow investors to achieve strong, stable returns without the active management headaches associated with residential properties.Physical therapy, dermatology, and procedural clinics offer built-in protection against the rise of virtual consultations and remote telehealth services.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONImagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.

Central and Eastern Europe are undergoing major demographic decline. We're talking low birth rates, aging populations, and decades of youth emigration to Western Europe. So, what does this all mean?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4bRUF8y

Born in Trouble (July Ep. 1): Race Politics, DEI Myths, Social Media Brain Rot & the Future of Power Host John X reunites with Grant “City Wing King” Lancaster and Andrew Johnson (Men, Money and Marriage) for the first July episode of Born in Trouble, ranging from humor to a wide discussion on racism, Argentina's history and demographics, and how race narratives play out in the U.S. They debate backlash to casting Black actors in fictional and historical roles, argue that DEI is scapegoated while “white entitlement incompetence” is ignored, and share personal experiences with hiring and promotions. The conversation criticizes social media for amplifying poorly processed information, links declining literacy and screen-based schooling to reduced recall and conversation skills, and touches on voting challenges in rural Black communities in states like Mississippi amid demographic shifts. 00:00 July Episode Kickoff 01:39 Afro Banter Reunion 03:18 Argentina Race Talk 06:40 History Of Erasure 09:47 Casting Culture Wars 11:44 Jaylen Brown And Control 17:13 Umar And Interracial Fears 23:46 Social Media Brain Rot 27:20 DEI Myths And Reality 30:56 White Entitlement Incompetence 33:02 Degrees Aren't Intelligence 33:50 Illiteracy and Screen Learning 35:07 Phones and Keeping Kids Smart 36:31 Free Speech Shelf Life 37:34 Mississippi Justice and Racism 40:17 Demographics and Voting Power 44:25 Politics Bought and Sold 47:22 Jobs, AI, and K Economy 49:57 Near Death and No Patience 54:16 Youth Must Lead Change 56:58 Indoctrination and Culture Wars 01:01:21 Conversation and Closing Out 01:02:42 Stop Fearing Being Smart 01:05:06 Empathy as a Nation's Test

Start your free Solution-Focused  3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge  This episode explores the power of cultural awareness, empathy, and genuine connection in school counseling. The conversation reflects on a challenging school year in California and shows how understanding the lived experiences of students and families leads to more effective support, stronger trust, and more equitable service. Key topics Reflecting on a school year shaped by turmoil, fear, and uncertainty How demographics shape the needs of a school community A powerful early teaching experience about race, trust, and proving competence Building connection by meeting families where they are The impact of reading culturally relevant books in the classroom Supporting students and families affected by immigration-related fears Creating a safe space for students observing Ramadan Why equity is more than policy and paperwork The importance of listening to parents' concerns with humility Finding shared humanity across different backgrounds and beliefs Timestamps 00:01 - Episode intro and reflection on the school year 00:57 - California turmoil and the emotional weight on schools 03:20 - Why demographics matter in school communities 03:48 - First teaching job and an uncomfortable parent interaction 05:16 - Using books from different cultures to build trust 06:09 - A classroom visit that changed everything 07:05 - Learning the value of connection over proving a point 08:04 - Seeing the community through other people's worldview 09:01 - A student's fear about grandparents being deported 11:26 - Opening recess conversations for worried students 11:55 - Supporting students who fast during Ramadan 13:22 - How small accommodations build trust 15:19 - Equity as listening to real people, not just numbers 17:10 - Finding alignment across faiths, cultures, and fears 18:08 - Final encouragement to seek understanding and serve with humility Notable takeaways Demographics are not just data, they reflect real people with real needs Cultural responsiveness begins with listening and curiosity Small, thoughtful accommodations can have a major emotional impact Equity is lived through relationships, not just policies Shared fears and hopes create the strongest bridges between people TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=ZaflEtnhsdjgJ2oN Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcast https://www.instagram.com/cherkretz_thefocusedmindset/ TikTok: @Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset https://www.tiktok.com/@cherkretz?lang=en Closing thought The episode's central message is that genuine service begins when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start trying to understand others.

Cadent President Doug Rozen unpacks the hidden organizational silos and ad frequency nightmares plaguing modern video advertising at Cannes. Discover why shifting from audience persistence to contextual TV and total video planning is the ultimate fix for bruised brand performance. Key Highlights

Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan's historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping's adversarial posture and reliance on subsidized exports face global resistance, leaving the CCP with few ideological options for a virtuous recovery. (7)1880 NANTUCKET

If you can ask a chatbot anything and get an instant answer, what happens to the slower questions that actually shape a life like purpose, morals, and belonging? We sit down with Professor Tony Lemus, an engineer and medical device entrepreneur, and Ponthea Zahrarii, a computer science and engineering graduate, to talk about why the science and religion debate is reappearing in classrooms, labs, and everyday conversations.We explore how constant information access changes what people expect from faith and from community. Ponthea shares why many in her generation drift from organized religion while still craving meaning, and how social media can feel like connection while quietly increasing isolation. Tony argues that better information should lead to better questions, and that faith, science, and reason can form a workable framework for living a moral life rather than a false choice between facts and belief.Then we get specific about AI ethics. Ponthea describes AI as a probabilistic word generator trained on human data, making it a mirror of humanity, including our biases. Tony explains why AI speeds up decisions and innovation, but also why “value-free” technology can slide toward nihilism. We ask the uncomfortable question: could the algorithm become a replacement authority, especially in political systems that distrust religion? The conversation lands on what AI cannot truly supply love, empathy, and the human spark behind creativity.If you care about AI and human values, science and religion dialogue, and the future of community, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest question about where meaning comes from.Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, Associate Director for the Center for Demographics and Policy, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalism #centerfordemographicspolicy #chapmanuniversityLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results ov...

Beverage alcohol is not simply in a downturn. It is undergoing a structural reset, according to Jon and Matt Moramarco of bw166.In this episode of Business of Drinks, we talk with Jon, Managing Partner of bw166, and Matt, Chief Data Scientist, about what the total market data says is really happening across wine, beer, and spirits, and what founders and operators need to do differently as a result.Their argument is that the industry can't wait for the old market to return. Demographic change, affordability pressure, health concerns, changing social occasions, and new competition for consumers' time and money are reshaping demand. The question is no longer simply, “When will the market recover?” It's, “Where is demand moving, and how should brands respond?”Jon and Matt also explain why beverage alcohol should be viewed as one market. Consumers move across categories, formats, occasions, and price points constantly. Every growth story is ultimately a fight for market share.Wine may face the biggest challenge. Since 1994, overall consumer prices have roughly doubled and median household income has risen about 2.5X. But the average price of wine has climbed about 3.4X, while Napa Cabernet pricing has risen roughly 5.7X. Premiumization created significant value, but it also made wine more expensive, complicated, and risky for new consumers to explore.In this episode, Jon and Matt unpack:• Why the current slowdown looks structural, not cyclical• Why the industry may be losing drinking occasions more than drinkers• How single-serve formats and personalization are reshaping consumption• Why health messaging has become a public-relations challenge• The difference between shipments, depletions, and scan data• Why distribution gains mean little without reorders• The “black holes” in industry data, from on-premise to private label• Which metrics belong in investor decks, buyer pitches, and founder dashboardsFor brands, the takeaway is clear: Stop chasing breadth for its own sake. Build depth where the product works, measure reorder and churn, improve the value proposition, and use data to understand what is actually happening, not just what the latest headline says.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks website (sign up for our newsletter!)Business of Drinks YouTubeBusiness of Drinks LinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.Erica Duecy LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. Most recently, he was the Portfolio Development Director at Distill Ventures. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.Scott Rosenbaum LinkedInCaroline Lamb, contributor: Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor.Caroline Lamb LinkedInInstagram @borkalineSubscribe to the Business of Drinks channel for more insights on how brands, retailers, and operators are unlocking growth across beverages. And please rate and review us. Your support helps us reach new listeners. Thank you!

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Despite holding vast mineral wealth and being on track to represent 40% of the global population by the end of the century, Africa remains largely overlooked in global political and economic discussions. Why does a continent with such massive potential continue to be sidelined on the world stage? In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by author, journalist, and former foreign correspondent Michela Wrong. Drawing on over 30 years of reporting on the continent, Michela breaks down the complex geopolitical forces shaping modern Africa: Economic Realities: Why 54 nations collectively account for just 2–3% of global trade, and how past cold war dynamics contrast with today's landscape. The Chinese Investment Model & Looming Debt: How "minerals-for-infrastructure" deals and opaque loans have left nations like Kenya facing serious debt challenges. The Changing Western Footprint: The dramatic fallout from the sudden withdrawal of USAID, a reduction in European aid budgets, and Washington's pivot toward a transactional, business-led approach to diplomacy and peace deals. Regional Vacuum & "Middling Powers": The limits of the African Union, South Africa's domestic focus, and how middle powers like the UAE are shaping conflicts—such as the devastating crisis in Sudan—for local resources like gold. Demographics & Gen Z Protests: The dual challenges of climate change and rapid population growth, balanced against the energy, youth, and political frustration driving a new generation of Africans to demand change.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America's college campuses are entering a period of major change. The pool of traditional college-age students is shrinking, and many young people are rethinking whether college is worth the cost.MPR News guest host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about why colleges are expecting fewer students, how public and private institutions are preparing, and what's influencing whether — and where — young people decide to pursue higher education.Guests:Nathan Grawe is a professor of economics at Carleton College and is one of the country's leading experts on the college enrollment cliff. He is also the author of “Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education," and “The Agile College,” which helped bring national attention to the coming decline of college-age students. Suzanne Rivera is the president of Macalester College in St. Paul. She has been the president since June of 2020. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.   Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Lisa Greenhill, Chief Organizational Health Officer for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). This episode of Have You Herd is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Bovikalk. Is your fresh cow calcium supplement protecting dairy cows' full potential? BOVIKALC® bolus contains the two critical forms of calcium for immediate and lasting performance with no filler ingredients. For more than 20 years, BOVIKALC has consistently delivered what fresh cows need—right when they need it most. Talk to your Boehringer Ingelheim representative to see why BOVIKALC boluses are designed for milking greatness. Find out more information about BOVIKALC boluses at this link.  Enrollment at veterinary schools has doubled over the last 20 years and currently there are approximately 17,000 veterinary students in U.S. schools and another 3000-4000 U.S. students in foreign schools. Demographics of students has changes during that time period as well with females comprising 86% of students and 30% of students are non-white. Students now fill out a common application and each student applies to 5-6 schools. The national applicant:seat ratio is currently 2.4 but each institution applicant:seat ratio varies. Greenhill discusses the gender disparity in veterinary schools and explains that the issues of fewer men in veterinary schools is due to fewer men obtaining a bachelor's degree. Only 37% of men in the U.S. complete a bachelor's degree compared to nearly half of women. Men also take longer to complete the degree compared to women.  Students from rural communities comprise about 20% of veterinary students. AABP membership data indicate that 70% of our members grew up in rural communities. Nationally, 23% of adults in rural communities have a bachelor's degree or higher. Greenhill discusses some of the challenges and barriers for students in rural communities to seek out a veterinary education including changes to loan regulations and Pell Grants, lack of educational opportunities, and evaluation of rural mixed animal versus urban companion animal experiences.  Find AABP survey information under the Member Resources page of the AABP website at this link.   

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) ASML's Earnings (04:53) Adyen's Annual Report and Shareholder Questions (10:58) OpenAI's Legal Challenges and Hardware Developments (15:03) Bank earnings (24:56) Stripe, PayPal, and Payment Industry Dynamics (29:55) Tech Leadership on social media (35:05) Crypto, NFTs, and Regulatory Environment (40:01) Home Buying Trends and Market Reflections (49:58) Interest Rates, Inflation, and Demographics (55:01) Share issuance issue ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat  ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boyle digs into Spanish demographics.  New here? This podcast is best experienced from the beginning. Start with Episode 1 - Day 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JgKkhVHML52uyNRvcvkGv?si=uXMVkkdfTh2ky49nO3MJvw I'm Quitting Alcohol is a daily sobriety podcast hosted by Australian comedian David Boyle. If you're wondering how to stop drinking, thinking about quitting alcohol, or already on your sobriety journey - this is the most honest account of what it actually looks like. Recorded every single day since the day he quit drinking - thousands of episodes, not one missed. Raw, unfiltered, real recovery. No script. No filter. No drinks. Just one day at a time. Covering everything from alcohol addiction and withdrawal to sober living, mental health, and what life looks like years into recovery - told with humour, honesty and zero corporate wellness speak.

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In this episode, we dig into raccoon population densities across the literature, uncovering how food subsidization can push numbers from under 10 to over 300 per square kilometer.   Resources: Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Frequent prescribed burns reduce mammalian species richness and occurrence in longleaf pine sandhills. Forest Ecology and Management, 553, 121596.  Prange, S., Gehrt, S. D., & Wiggers, E. P. (2003). Demographic factors contributing to high raccoon densities in urban landscapes. The Journal of wildlife management, 324-333. Rosatte et al. (2001). Emergency response to raccoon rabies introduction into Ontario. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 37(2), 265-279. Smith, H. T., & Engeman, R. M. (2002). An extraordinary raccoon, Procyon lotor; density at an urban park. USDA National Wildlife Research Center-Staff Publications, 487. A deep dive into coyotes | #96 Blackberries buffer coyote predation | #185 Trap the pigs, folks | #186    Get your tickets to our 2nd Annual UF Game Lab Banquet here: https://tinyurl.com/UFGameLabBanquet   Can't attend the banquet but still want to support us? Please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab. Thank you in advance for your support!   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Participants can also earn up to 5 CEUs in Category I of The Wildlife Society's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Matt Faircloth talks to John Chang as they dive deep into short-term turbulence, interest rate swings, geopolitical tensions, and inflation, while unveiling the bigger picture: long-term demographics, supply-demand imbalances, and mega-trends like senior housing and built-to-rent communities. You'll discover how savvy investors are capitalizing on these forces now, before they catch the wider market off guard. We break down actionable insights: why offices might surprise skeptics with a steady return, where apartment markets are headed amidst headwinds, and how opportunity zones remain a hidden gem for long-term growth. Plus, John shares how demographic shifts, aging populations, changing household formations, and migration patterns are shaping demand for specific asset classes over the next decade. John Chang Current role: Senior Vice President, National Director Research & Advisory Services of Marcus & Millichap Based in: Phoenix, Arizona Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchang/ https://www.marcusmillichap.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preview for Later Today: Gordon Chang. Gordon Chang discusses China's demographic crisis, predicting a massive population decline by 2100. He highlights youth unemployment reaching 35–40%, which poses severe risks to the nation's social stability and future productivity and income.1903